BCR::ABL by Reverse Transcription, Qualitative

Specimen:

Test Code

YBCRABLNN

Specimen Name

BCR::ABL by Reverse Transcription, Qualitative

Collect

3-EDTA or 1-Bone Marrow aspirate in EDTA

Submit

10 mLs (Min: 5 mLs) EDTA Whole Blood or 2 mLs (Min: 1mL) Bone Marrow aspirate in EDTA tube Refrigerated

Special Handling

Must be received at PSPC same day as collection, specimen must be tested within 72 hour of collection.
State source of specimen on lab test request form. Separated samples for Flow Cytometry and Molecular Diagnostics are optimal if both tests are requested.

Rejection Criteria

Sample > 72 from collection is unacceptable. Heparin is unacceptable as an anticoagulant because it will inhibit the reaction.

Stability

Ambient unacceptable; Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen unacceptable

Methodology

Cepheid GeneXpert BCR::ABL1 p210 and p190 Real-time Reverse Transcription-DNA Amplification assays

Performed

Monday - Thursday

Reported

within 72 hours

CPT Codes

  • 81206
  • 81207

Components

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